It will take "tens of billions of dollars" to restore Los Angeles from the devastating fires, predicts US President Joe Biden.
The natural disaster, according to the latest data from the authorities, has claimed the lives of at least 24 people. 23 people remain missing, the BBC reported, quoted by BTA.
There are estimates that damage worth tens of billions of dollars has already been caused, and according to some experts these will be the "costliest fires" in history.
A small part of the fires that have been burning for a week are under control. In addition, the strong winds that helped fuel the fires are expected to blow again.
Meanwhile, political disputes over the tragedy continue.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, accused billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, of spreading lies about the authorities' response.
Over the weekend, Trump again criticized the Democratic governors in the southwestern US state over the fires.
23 people remain missing amid the ashes in Los Angeles, the victims are at least 24
A small part of the fires that have been burning for a week are under control
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